It's the mating call of the Naderites: there's no difference between the Democrats and Republicans. They're both corporate parties; the only difference lies in how far right-of-center they lie.

But there is a difference. It's not as stark as most progressives might like, but it's there, and it makes itself felt over time. That's why, as frustrated and as impatient as we might be, we've got to pay attention. With Joe away, Abe looks at the quadrennial liberal presidential dilemma.

Nutrition in the Black Community

Tune in TONIGHT at 7 pm (PST), tune to 90.7 FM in Portland or on-line, for The Eavesdrop, bringing you real conversations for real people.

Hosted by Nia and Paula, we will have a special guest, who is both Portland-born and a registered dietitian.

We will discuss the link between food and social justice, as well as the importance of shifting our food paradigm within the Black community.

Listen in and hear Nia and Paula explore this vital topic with our guest.

Better yet, JOIN us in the conversation by calling (503) 231-8187 and sharing YOUR views about positive spirituality, love and self.

In the first half of this month's Bike Show we'll be interviewing Portland Mayoral candidate Eileen Brady.

In the second half economist Joe Cortright is joining us to talk about the financial assumptions underpinning the Columbia River Crossing.

Listen live, or download the archived episode soon after it airs at http://bikeshow.portlandtransport.com.

We'll be taking questions off of Facebook, so join the KBOO Bike Show group there and post one there!

 Put that in your pipe and export it to Asia. Abe and Joe return to the ongoing Liquid Natural Gas saga in Oregon.

Bike Sharing! Since December is the month of giving and receiving, we're looking at what it takes have a city with bike sharing facilities. Bike sharing systems allow paying members to pick up a bike from one station and return it to another close to their destination. Essentially, cycling without having to own a bike. We'll be joined by Jocelyn Gaudi, a main player in NYC's new system, Mitch Vars from Nice Ride of Minneaplois, and Ricky Rios of Caribbean Green Bikes in Puerto Rico to talk about different systems, different cities, the triumphs and pitfalls of the system and if bike sharing has a real future in Portland. This Wednesday @ 11am!

Host Sue Supriano interviews local civic activists Don MacGillivray and Liz Bryant of Transitions PDX about the Portland Plan. The City of Portland has made its proposed draft of the Portland Plan available for public comment until November 30. The Portland Plan is defined as a "communitywide process to create a 25-year plan for the future of the city."

www.portlandonline.com/portlandplan/